Understanding Metabolic Lab Panels
What is a metabolic lab panel?
A metabolic lab panel is a group of blood tests that measure how your body converts food into energy and maintains internal balance. These tests offer valuable insights into your overall health, identifying early signs of conditions that affect energy, metabolism, and organ function.
Purpose of Metabolic Testing
Metabolic panels help you and your healthcare provider:
- Monitor overall metabolic and organ health
- Screen for potential conditions such as diabetes, kidney disease, liver disease, or electrolyte imbalances
- Track treatment progress for ongoing conditions
- Detect side effects of medications that impact metabolism or organ function
Common Tests Included
🩸 Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP) — $8.45
A set of 14 blood tests that evaluate kidney and liver function, blood sugar, electrolytes, and protein balance—providing a complete picture of your metabolic and organ health.
💉 Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) — $5.35
Measures average blood glucose levels over the past 2–3 months. This test helps monitor long-term blood sugar control and detect or manage diabetes.
❤️ Lipid Panel — $5.35
Assesses cholesterol and triglycerides, including total cholesterol, LDL, HDL, and triglyceride levels. This test evaluates cardiovascular risk and guides heart-health strategies.
🌿 Insulin, Fasting — $16.05
Measures fasting insulin levels to assess pancreatic function and insulin resistance. Helpful for identifying metabolic syndrome or early signs of type 2 diabetes.
🦋 Thyroid Panel (Free T3, Free T4, TSH) — $26.75
Evaluates key hormones that control metabolism and energy balance. Used to assess thyroid function, diagnose hypothyroidism or hyperthyroidism, and monitor thyroid treatment.
🌿 Take the Next Step Toward Metabolic Balance
Your metabolism influences every system in your body—from energy and mood to hormone balance and heart health. Metabolic lab panels give you the data you need to understand what’s happening beneath the surface and guide personalized, preventive care.
At Kaizen Health, we’ll help you interpret your results, address underlying imbalances, and design a plan that supports long-term wellness and vitality.
*Cost of labs does not include $50 appointment fee (for lab order & interpretation of results)*
